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{{unknown}}With the holiday season upon us, many of us are looking for gift ideas to help expedite our long to-do lists. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Camp Kalalla has some great year-round fundraisers that you can use to get the job done this year! Here are a couple ways you can check items off your Christmas list while supporting Camp this Christmas season: Chapter’s Online Fundraiser: At Camp Kalalla we believe in Wacky Penguins and Cow’s that type. To help a child read a…

We need your help to Name That Staff! Introducing one of our behind-the-scenes staff. She has been working tirelessly on the Marketing Committee and also volunteering with the Ottawa CGIT Committee. Although she attended camp as a camper, she has never come up as a staff member, but she is looking for a camp name – well, we’re looking for a camp name for her! Some information to help: What’s your favourite colour – Green Do you have any pets – I had one dog…

Here comes the rain: A day in the life of a waterfront staff at Kalalla 2018 6:30 – wake up to the sound of rain. Hope it’s just the trees dripping. Decide to do polar bear dip anyway. 6:45 – wake up campers with enthusiasm! 7:00 – stand in light rain as campers arrive at waterfront. Encourage them that it’s not that cold. Campers realize it’s not that cold. 7:30 – convince campers to get out of the water, since they’re having so much fun!…

Wow, was camp ever wet this year! Even though it thunderstormed every day of camp, spirits weren’t dampened. Between crafts, DT, and impromptu games and singalongs, there was lots of indoor fun to be had. Waterfront remained open and busy – it turns out that it’s fun to swim in the rain! The weather cleared up for water regatta, but then the power went out and the dance was replaced by a super fun singalong with kazoos. Another highlight was the talent show, where our…

Hello Staffers, Campers, and Followers! Camp Kalalla 2018 is in sight! The other day, I was brushing my teeth and I thought, “In less than a week, I am going to be brushing my teeth, With my best friends, at camp… WOOHOO!” (Yes, I actually yelled “WOOHOO” from my bathroom..) So this year we are planning our themed lunches ahead of time. For those who don’t know, we always have a really cool theme to bring some life to our lunches! So you can choose…

{{unknown}}Hi Friends! Camp is right around the corner, and I wanted to share this letter I found online. Hope you enjoy! Heinz<3 A letter to my child’s staff person – by Michael Brandwein How strange it is that I’ve never met you and in a few days you will become the most important person in my life. I suppose you’ve been told that already: “These are other people’s children – their most cherished loved ones; they’d actually give up their own life before they would let…

Alright, ladies, the final countdown is on! T-minus 5 days until camp! With that in mind, I thought I would share my top five pre-camp prep tips! Gather all your camp supplies into one area. This first step may seem obvious, but I always make sure to gather all my supplies together and take a quick inventory. This helps to figure out what you have, and what you need to buy. Make sure to keep your camp list handy, so you can check things off…

This blog post is a set of lyrics written by our one and only Treble and her unit from 2015. Sang to the tune of Country Roads by John Denver. It was written as a toast to Kalalla, which was presented at our Fancy Feast Thursday dinner. Bus rolls up to camp Kalalla Smiling faces greet my eyes anew Everyone’s singing, and I’m wondering Why is that Grove popular, and what’s a-rig-a-bamboo Take me home Wakefield roads To the place Where I belong Camp…

I am a camper at Kalalla and I have been going there for 4 years. My favourite things about camp are crafts, DT (discovery time), swimming, and archery. I like crafts because you can make whatever you want or you can do the craft that is planned for the day. I like DT because you always do something new and sometimes you play strategy games, make crafts, or learn about Jesus, God and other spiritual beings. I love swimming because there are two rafts to jump off, you…

The Work Party has been postponed due to the flooding. Date changed to June 10-11 new RSVP link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KKTBH8F Save the date! Kalalla is hosting it’s annual Open House and Work Party on May 27-28. Bring yourself, your camper, your family, your friends, anyone! All are welcome. The more hands, the merrier! Come up for a chance to win great Kalalla prizes! Details: When: May 27-28, rain or shine! (So dress accordingly) Times: 9am-3:30pm – stay for half a day, stay for the whole day,…